2005 BMW 520 vs. 1967 Steyr 650T
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1967 Steyr 650T. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 520 | 1967 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | 520 | 650T |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1850 mm |
